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Suffolk County officer briefs Brightwaters on trespass, village debates expanded plate readers
Summary
The Suffolk County Police told the Brightwaters board a December criminal-trespass incident remains under investigation; trustees discussed deploying license-plate readers across the village to aid future investigations.
Suffolk County Police responded to the Brightwaters meeting to summarize recent incidents and investigative status. An officer told the board that a December 8 criminal trespass involving multiple properties is "still an ongoing investigation," and village speakers noted related break-ins in the area.
Trustees and residents raised the prospect of expanding license-plate readers and seeking grants to place them around the village. The mayor said scattering readers in "about a dozen places" could help identify vehicles involved in crimes; the board also discussed the limits of county and state road jurisdiction when considering traffic or surveillance measures. The officer said the department can follow up on reports and "collect evidence" when available.
